How to soundproof an apartment? Sound insulation of external doors

The primary tasks of an exterior door are to protect a building from burglary and to provide privacy for residents, or those who use the building on a daily basis. No less important is the acoustics of the door itself, which should not allow street noise to enter. People who live near busy streets or railroad tracks are mainly exposed to unpleasant sounds. Noise negatively affects the comfort of residents and can affect daily well-being.

Why do exterior doors let noise through?

On the construction market you will find many exterior doors , which by design are supposed to be soundproof. They differ from ordinary doors primarily by increased tightness and enhanced sound insulation. Perhaps acoustics was not a category you took into account when choosing an exterior door that is currently in your home. If your interior is constantly subjected to sounds from a noisy street, it may be due to poor seals, poor quality door materials, poor sound insulation or a lack of silencers. Poor gaskets, or the lack of gaskets, allow noise to pass through the gap between the door and the door frame. The effect is exacerbated by the poor quality of the materials or the low thickness of the door, which does not reflect sound and therefore does not dampen noise. allow noise to pass through the gap between the door and the doorframe.

How to strengthen the sound insulation of external doors?

There are various methods of soundproofing – makeshift or more professional, usually involving the complete replacement of the door. The simplest solution is to install gaskets, which are sure to reduce noise levels. The seals should be stable and well installed – otherwise the attempt to cut the noise from the interior may be a failure. Another way would be to soundproof the door with mats or foam on the outside of the door. Both materials have insulating properties, but they significantly reduce the aesthetic level of the door. You can use acoustic insulation, such as mats or foams, on the outside of the door to reduce noise penetration.

Noise-isolating doors – or what kind of doors?

StalProdukt Zamosc offers a number of products, the properties of which take into account adequate sound insulation. These will include MasterTherm doors, which, in addition to dismissing noise, are excellent in terms of thermal insulation. Due to their excellent tightness, we recommend them mainly for energy-efficient houses. In the current catalog, in addition to the MasterTherm model, you will find detailed descriptions and parameters of products that isolate noise from the street.